Safe Haven Network - Cumberland

03/14/2026

Recent Criminal Charges and Arrests (2025–2026)
March 2026 (Drugs & Police Impersonation): Three people from Amherst were charged after a traffic stop on Lisgar St. in Springhill. Police seized crystal methamphetamine, unstamped to***co, and a stolen police badge.

November 2025 (Fi****ms & Warrant): Shawn Embree, 31, was arrested after a standoff on Main St. following an incident where he refused to comply with police. He faced 30 charges related to fi****ms and driving offenses.

September 2025 (Assault & Robbery Spree): Wayne Joseph Robert Bourgeois, 39, of Springhill was charged with multiple offenses, including impaired driving, dangerous operation, robbery, assault with a weapon, and mischief after a series of incidents, including a car theft and assaulting a woman.

February 2025 (Fleeing Police): John Alan Warner, 45, of Springhill was charged with multiple offenses including flight from police, resisting arrest, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and damage to property after a vehicle pursuit.

March 2024 (Child Po*******hy): Bryce Melanson, 26, of Springhill was charged with luring a child, possession of child po*******hy, and making sexually explicit material available to a child following an investigation by the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit.
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Springhill Institution Contraband Seizures (2025)
May 2025: Staff at the Springhill Institution seized contraband, including methamphetamine, hashish, shatter, and electronics, with an estimated institutional value of $410,000.
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Drug-Related Incidents
December 2023: The community addressed a crisis situation following two suspected fatal drug overdoses that occurred minutes apart.

On March 31, 2026, the Federal Court will hold a hearing to decide whether it will approve a proposed settlement agreement in the Sweet Class Action. Learn more about the proposed settlement.

03/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who has joined and contributed to this group so far, helping bring greater awareness to Cumberland County and the issues that affect our community.

We encourage respectful and constructive discussions among members. Please remember to remain courteous and mindful when sharing opinions or engaging with others.

If you have information that you believe should be shared with the community, and it is legitimate and supported with proof, please send our team a private message. Our team will review the information and, if appropriate, share it with the group while keeping your identity anonymous.

03/13/2026

03/04/2026

Tell me what age do you think Snapchat, What’s app, etc. is acceptable?

03/01/2026

Royal Canadian Mounted Police -
Officers with the Cumberland Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (CISCEU) and Amherst Police Department - Amherst NS have arrested a man believed to have been involved in a robbery and wanted on a parole warrant.

On February 5, at approximately 6:45 pm, an officer with the CISCEU observed a white Chevrolet Trax SUV believed to be used during a robbery earlier in the day. The vehicle was on Hwy. 104 travelling eastbound toward Exit 4.
Additional officers with the CISCEU and Amherst Police Department were dispatched to assist.

The SUV exited the highway travelling into Amherst, where officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near 138 South Albion St. The driver attempted to flee, but was quickly and safely taken into custody. No one else was in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The driver was identified as Morris James Lanceleve, 42, of Dartmouth , who was wanted on a parole warrant at the time of his arrest.

Lanceleve has been charged with Refusal to Comply with Demand, Operation While Impaired, Operation While Prohibited, Fail to Comply with Order, and Resist Arrest.

He appeared in Amherst Provincial Court on February 6 and was remanded into custody pending future court appearances.
The investigation is ongoing.

File : 2026-162364 and 2026-163347

03/01/2026

Two arrested and charged with multiple offenses

Details
Created: 23 January 2026
Amherst Police Department
Two adult males have been arrested and charged following a complaint of fraud being received by the Amherst Police Department on January 9th, 2026. The fraud is in relation to an allegation regarding the possession and cashing of stolen cheques that were used at a local financial institution. The alleged fraud was in excess of $290,000.

Hardeep Singh, aged 45 and Inderpal Singh, aged 36, both of Amherst Nova Scotia have been charged with:

Fraud exceeding $5000 contrary to Section 380(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
Possession of property obtained by Crime (over $5000) contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
Possession of property obtained by Crime (over $5000) contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Both individuals were arrested by Amherst Police on January 20th, 2026 and were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on January 23rd, 2026.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

APD Media Contact:
Insp. Tom Wood
902-667-8600
[email protected]

02/28/2026

I will not be posting names. Feel free to share but please DO NOT comment anyones name even if you feel you know who this is about or know someone in situation like this. You can PM me if you’d like to talk but please keep this post respectful. Don’t use names!

I heard about a life coach being arrested for sexual assault and it sent me down a rabbit hole.

Out of curiosity, I started doing some research. The deeper I dug, the more unsettling it really was. This person has not been convicted, only arrested. However, I spoke to people who described deeply troubling encounters. What stood out wasn’t just inappropriate behavior.. it was manipulation!

In the multiple stories I’ve now heard there are a couple patterns I keep seeing..
- This person keeps referring to themselves as a mentor or that they can have more opportunity with them in their life.
- Hinting at jobs, partnerships, or growth within their company.
- Gradually testing boundaries.
- Requesting explicit content under the guise of “trust,” “confidence building,” or “proving commitment.”
- Using grooming language by asking if someone would be a “good girl,” implying they must have something to wake up to - “I’ll let you decide what I wake up to watching.” Etc.
- Wants to be referred to as Sir, Boss/Master, etc.
- Gives gifts.

Then, the moment someone catches on or pushes back?
The tone flips.
Warmth turns cold. Praise turns into cruelty. Everything once said to build them up gets weaponized and ripped away.

That’s not life coaching.
That’s predatory behavior.

Real coaching empowers people without exploiting them. It does not:
Ask for ANY sexual content or actions to take place.
Tie professional opportunity to personal or sexual compliance.
Tear someone down and belittle them when they set boundaries or do not comply right away.
Target people who are knowingly vulnerable or seeking growth.

Life coaches often work with people who are navigating major life changes — career shifts, breakups, financial stress, self-esteem struggles. That vulnerability deserves protection, not exploitation.

If you’re looking for a coach please be picky!
Check their credentials.
Look for clear professional boundaries.
NEVER send explicit content.
Trust your instincts if something feels off.
Document any inappropriate behavior.
Have supports.

We need stronger accountability in the self-development space. Titles like “coach,” “mentor,” and “consultant” can create instant authority or trust, but remember..
they don’t automatically equal integrity.

Protect vulnerable people. Call out red flags. Normalize talking about manipulation tactics.

Because that isn’t motivation.
It isn’t empowerment.
And it definitely isn’t coaching.

Teach yourself, teach your peers & teach your children, that this behaviour is unacceptable no matter who the other person if portraying to be.

02/22/2026

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02/22/2026

Good Morning Cumberland County,

A SAFE COMMUNITY doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built through awareness, vigilance, and shared responsibility.

Safe Haven Network is committed to protecting our community through outreach, awareness, and partnerships with concerned citizens. We encourage lawful reporting and believe that transparency is one of the most powerful tools we have. When concerns are brought into the open, we help create an environment where predators and criminals cannot hide.

Families, residents, schools, and local organizations each play a vital role in creating safer spaces. Through education, collaboration, and community connection, we can reduce harm and prevent exploitation before it happens.

Safe Haven Network was founded with a clear mission. To shine a light on predatory behavior within communities and protect the most vulnerable. We are committed to raising awareness, encouraging accountability, and sharing information responsibly so individuals can make informed decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

Together, we can build a stronger, more informed community! One where safety, prevention, and justice are at the forefront, and everyone has the opportunity to feel secure.

•••* All posts will be moderated to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. Content that is harmful, abusive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate will not be permitted. *•••

You are welcome to send us a private message with credible information to share. If you prefer that the information remain confidential, please let us know. We respect your privacy and can instead connect you with appropriate resources and support to help you navigate the situation that you or a loved one maybe dealing with.

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